Litigation Paralegal, out of town trials, great team to work with

Litigation Paralegal – Am Law 200 Firm

Washington, DC | Hybrid | Up to $130,000 + Paid Overtime

Excellent Opportunity with a Highly Respected Am Law 200 Firm!

A leading Am Law 200 firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office, conveniently located near the Foggy Bottom Metro.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys hands-on litigation, trial preparation, and courtroom work and wants to join a well-managed firm with a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Position Highlights

• Salary: Up to $130,000 + regular paid overtime
• Hybrid Schedule: Up to 2 remote days per week after 90 days
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Location: Washington, DC, near Foggy Bottom Metro
• Billable Requirement: 1,500 hours annually
• PTO: 21 days after the 90-day introductory period
• Training: 3–5 days at the firm's East Coast headquarters, with all expenses covered
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parking subsidy, and childcare subsidy
• Culture: Excellent management, collaborative attorneys, and long-term career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, pre-trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and releases.
• Organize and manage discovery materials, exhibits, trial notebooks, and case files.
• Handle state and federal court filings.
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts and testimony.
• Assist with witness preparation and coordinate trial appearances.
• Provide hands-on courtroom support, including electronic exhibits and trial presentations.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and litigation team members.
• Travel for hearings, witness interviews, and trials as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience, including at least 2 years focused on litigation
• Recent, substantial pre-trial and trial experience required
• Experience with TrialDirector or comparable trial presentation software
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Ability to travel for out-of-town trials, potentially lasting 2 weeks or longer
• Excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe; NetDocuments experience a plus
• Paralegal certificate preferred; bachelor's degree a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to be actively involved in sophisticated litigation matters, from discovery through trial, while working alongside talented attorneys and an experienced support team.

With compensation up to $130,000, regular paid overtime, generous PTO, a hybrid schedule, and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a litigation paralegal seeking both professional growth and long-term stability.

If you enjoy substantive litigation work and thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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